PMB Questions – 2002

Section A

Choose the BEST ANSWER, then write its letter (A, B, C or D) in the answer box.

1. SVGA stands for A. Simple video graphics arrayB. Super video graphics adapterC. Super video graphics analystD. System video graphics array

2. Which of the following is not a CAD application?A. Advertising B. Building models and costingC. CAMD. Paint

3. CAI stands forA. Computer aided instructionB. Computer aided intelligenceC. Computer and internetD. Computer artificial intelligence

4. Word wrap is one feature found in word processing. What does “word wrap” mean?A. Aligning the words between the left and right marginsB. Moving the document up or downC. Name of the a special word processorD. The movement of words that cross the right margin to the next line

5. What word means to recall a previously saved document, file or folder? A. CopyB. FormatC. InsertD. Open

6. What is the name of the flashing symbol on the computer screen that shows where the information you enter will appear?

A. BitB. ChipC. CursorD. Mouse

7. Which of the following is not a duty of the computer operator?A. Implementing programs on the user’s computerB. Organizing printing activitiesC. Running the systemD. Sending messages to users

8. What is the name of an input device used to read text, images and bar codes and convert them into digital form?

A. Digital cameraB. Keyboard C. Mouse D. Scanner

9. Which of the following is a memory chip that stores instructions and data permanently?

A. Binary fileB. Central processing unit (CPU)C. Random access memory (RAM)D. Read only memory (ROM)

10. Which of the following statements about a modern PC are correct?

I. It has a CD-ROM drive.II. It has a 5 ½ “ floppy disk drive.III. The microprocessor has a speed of 1.0 GHz

A. I and II only.B. I, II and III only.C. I and III only.D. II and III only.

[10 marks]

Section B

Answer ALL questions in this section.

1. Name a computer hardware associated with the following terms.a) ppm _______________________________________________________________b) pixel _______________________________________________________________

2. What do the following terms mean?a) Monitor

_____________________________________________________________________b) Screen

_____________________________________________________________________3. Give two ways you could protect your computer from virus infection.

a) ____________________________________________________________________b) ____________________________________________________________________

4. List two applications, found at home, that are controlled by microchips.a) _____________________________________________________________________b) _____________________________________________________________________

5. Besides the floppy disk, name two other types of secondary storage.a) ____________________________________________________________________b) ____________________________________________________________________

6. Provide the meaning of the following terms used in word processing.a) Indentation____________________________________________________________b) Page preview__________________________________________________________

7. Which application package has the following feature?a) Find and Replace_______________________________________________________b) Slides show___________________________________________________________

8. State the function of the following keys on a typical computer keyboard.a) Shift _______________________________________________________________b) Enter _______________________________________________________________

9. List two input devices used in a CAD application.a) ____________________________________________________________________b) ____________________________________________________________________

10. List two types of item that a cell of a spreadsheet may contain.a) ____________________________________________________________________b) ____________________________________________________________________

11. Name any two categories of Artificial Intelligence (AI) system.a) ____________________________________________________________________b) ____________________________________________________________________

12. What type of network is used to link computers in the following locations?a) A school building ___________________________________________________b) ASEAN countries ___________________________________________________

13. Provide any two components of a sound card.a) ____________________________________________________________________b) ____________________________________________________________________

14. A picture can be edited to change its appearance. Name two ways of editing the picture.a) ____________________________________________________________________b) ____________________________________________________________________

15. There are two ways to arrange data in a database. What are they?a) ____________________________________________________________________b) ____________________________________________________________________

[30 marks]

Section C, Part One

Answer ALL questions in this section

1. The diagram below shows the back of a computer system unit.

a) State the port labelled A and B.i) A:________________________________________________________________ii) B:______________________________________________________________[2

]b) The phone line is connected to port C.

i) Name the device found inside the computer connected to port C.________________________________________________________________[1]

ii) What is the function of this device?________________________________________________________________[1

]c) Name two input devices that can be connected to the port labelled D.

i) __________________________________________________________________ii) ________________________________________________________________[2

]d) Name the process of starting up a computer system.

___________________________________________________________________[1]

2. Study the diagram given below.

a) State a cell which containsi) A label____________________________________________________________ii) A number _______________________________________________________[2]

b) What do we use the icons labelled A and B for?i) A:________________________________________________________________ii) B:______________________________________________________________[2

]c) Write the formula used in cell E2 and E6.

i) E2: ______________________________________________________________ii) E6: ____________________________________________________________[2]

d) If the content in D3 is changed from 2 to 5, which cells will have their value automatically update?___________________________________________________________________[2]

3. The content of a word processed document is shown below:

a) Identify the style used for the following text in the document.i) The digit 2 in the formula Area = r2

_______________________________________________________________[1]ii) The word CIRCLES in the heading

_______________________________________________________________[1]b) Referring to the table in the document, name the alignment used for the :

i) First row: ______________________________________________________[1]ii) Second row: ________________________________________________[1]

c) Describe the steps to move the text “Give your best answer!” to the end of the document._____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________[2]

d) Name the command used to view the document before printing.___________________________________________________________________[1]

e) What command is used to save the opened file with a different filename?___________________________________________________________________[1]

4. Attacks by viruses on computers are becoming common problems. The virus enters the computer in several ways.

a) Name two ways by which a virus may enter a computer.i) __________________________________________________________________ii) ________________________________________________________________[2

]b) List two possible effects of the virus on the computer.

i) __________________________________________________________________ii) ________________________________________________________________[2

]c) A virus consists of two parts. Name the two parts of a virus.

i) __________________________________________________________________ii) ________________________________________________________________[2

]d) Viruses can be removed by using an antidote software. Give two examples of an

antidote software.i) __________________________________________________________________ii) ________________________________________________________________[2

]

5. A school uses a database to keep details of candidates sitting for a public examination. Part of the database is shown below.

a) Provide a suitable data type for the following fields from the candidate table.i) First name: ___________________________________________________ii) Fees:

_________________________________________________[2]b) What is a logical field? Referring to the database above, state the name of a field that

contains a logical data.________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________[2]

c) Write down the first four Candidates’ Numbers after the First Name field has been sorted in ascending order._____________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________[2]d) Provide a query instruction to select the following records.

i) Display the First Name and Candidate Number of candidates who paid less than $80.00.__________________________________________________________________

ii) Display the Candidate Number and First Name of candidates whose First Name is “Ramli” and registered to sit for one subject.________________________________________________________________[2

][40 marks]

Section C, Part Two

Choose any TWO questions and write the answers on the attached ruled sheets.

1. What does “Computer Network” mean? Describe the different types of networks and the advantages of having computers connected in a network.

2. Describe the effects on our health of using computers for a long period of time and ways to reduce these effects.

3. Compare the characteristics of Dot Matrix and Ink Jet Printers. List the advantages of each printer over the other.

4. Write about any two of the following topics:a) Bulletin Board servicesb) Automationc) Computer managerd) Operating systeme) Computer-Aided Learning

5. Discuss the three aspects of controlling a slide show.

[20 marks]